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MP-Series™ Integrated Linear Stages

Mike WoelfelProduct Marketing Manager/Kinetix Linear Motion

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Topics

1. Product Line Overview

2. Application

3. Maintenance

4. Commercial Information

2. Setup and Programming


Topics


2. Application

3. Maintenance




Product Line Overview

• A “linear stage” is a linear actuator that is designed to support heavy loads and tolerate moment loads.

• To achieve this goal, linear stages have two parallel high-precision linear guide bearings.

Linear guide bearings

Tensioner for Belt Drive

Carriage Load Plate

Carriage Fastened to Belt

Extruded Aluminum Housing

Nylon Roller Bearings

Synchronous (Timing) Belt

“Rod-less Actuators” are similar to linear stages except they use a single linear bearing or nylon roller bearings that have much lower load capacity



• Linear stages can be driven by ballscrews, synchronous timing belts, or linear motors.• Synchronous timing belts and linear motors are typically used when applications require high

speeds and relatively low force.• Timing belt systems can achieve speeds up to 3 meters/sec. Linear motor system can achieve

speeds up to 5 meters/sec.• Because the cost of linear motor components continues to drop and they can achieve higher

speeds than timing belts, MP-SeriesTM Integrated Linear Stages are designed with ballscrew and linear motor technology.

Linear motor driven MP-SeriesTM Linear

Stage

Ballscrew driven MP-SeriesTM Linear Stage



• You may not know if you need a linear motor or ballscrew driven linear stage - only the application requirements.

• MP-SeriesTM Integrated Linear Stages allow the designer to select a linear actuator based on the desired performance and not worry about the internal drive mechanism.



• Even though they can carry very heavy loads, most linear stages are designed for high precision applications in clean environments.

• MP-SeriesTM Integrated Linear Stages are design for industrial environments and industrial applications

MP-Series Direct Drive (linear motor driven) Linear Stage

Unique extruded base lowers cost and maintains structural integrity

Cable track module that can be replaced in <15 minutes

Strip seal provides IP30 environmental

rating

Heavy duty cable and connectors compatible with MP-Series accessories

Access to grease ports without disassembly

Home-to-hard-stop eliminates limit and home switches



• MP-SeriesTM Integrated Linear Stages are designed for easy integration• Mounting can be accomplish using “toe-clips”, T-nuts, and thru-holes in the

base of the stage.• XY configurations can be created using existing mounting holes and adapter

plates will be available in the future for additional configurations.

XY “Stacked” System using existing mounting holes in

carriage and base of stages

Adapter plates (future) will allow “cantilever”

configurations



Design Phase Cost Savings Eliminates mechanical design, selection, and integration of multiple

components from different suppliers Reliable, tested performance from single integrated actuator Comprehensive support from Rockwell Automation’s sizing and selection tools

– Integrated Architecture Builder and Motion Analyzer Assembly Phase Cost Savings

Eliminate assembly of motor, coupler, adapter, and ballscrew Eliminate installation, wiring, and alignment of home and over-travel sensors

Commissioning Phase Cost Savings Complete integration with RSLogix 5000 software

Support Phase Cost Savings Integrated device eliminates reliability problems that occur when products from

separate manufacturers are bolted together. Pre-calculation of lubrication intervals based on number of cycles, speed, and

acceleration alerts user to periodic maintenance (future)

MP-Series Integrated Linear Stages simplify...



• Custom linear stage designs and linear motor components are available from the Rockwell Automation/Anorad Division

Lengths beyond 2 meters

Custom stage and tooling

Linear motor components



• MP-SeriesTM Integrated Linear Stages are available in 3 frame sizes (base widths): 150 mm, 200 mm, and 250 mm.

• Stroke lengths up to 2 meters are available

150 mm frame size MPAS-x6xxxx




Technical – Internal Construction

Direct Drive Linear Stages

• 5 micron resolution magnetic linear encoder (not considered field replaceable)

• Allows speeds up to 5 meters/sec with Kinetix 2000, Kinetix 6000, and Ultra3000 servo drives

Heavy duty bumper springs (see manual for energy absorption rating)

Rollers in carriage support top cover

Linear motor magnet track (not considered field replaceable)

• Replaceable cable track module

• Includes cable leads with MPF/MPS style connectors

Only direct drive linear stages are available with and without cover/seal systemPrecision linear guide bearings (not field replaceable)


Technical – Internal Construction

Ballscrew Linear Stages

Ballscrew in 5 mm/rev and 20 mm/rev lead

Not available uncovered due to potential for grease to be thrown from ballscrew

Jaw style flexible coupler (field replaceable)

Motor Catalog NumberScrew Lead

MPAS Ballscrew Linear Stage

MPLS-A220H-VJ42AA 20 mm 230V w/o brakeMPLS-A220H-VJ44AA 20 mm 230V w/brakeMPLS-B220H-VJ42AA 20 mm 460V w/o brakeMPLS-B220H-VJ44AA 20 mm 460V w/brakeMPLS-A210E-VJ42AA 5 mm 230V w/o brakeMPLS-A210E-VJ44AA 5 mm 230V w/brakeMPLS-B210E-VJ42AA 5 mm 460V w/o brakeMPLS-B210E-VJ44AA 5 mm 460V w/brake

MP-Series servo motor with absolute multi-turn encoder

programmed to limit speed and torque to prevent ballscrew damage (field replaceable)


• MP-Series Integrated Linear Stage Catalog Number Key



150mm Frame Size Performance

A6xxx1-V05SxA 5 200 (7.9) 521 (117) 1212 (272)

A6xxx2-V20SxA 20 1124 (44.3) 462 (104) 968 (218)

B6xxx1-V05SxA 5 200 (7.9) 521 (117) 1212 (273)

B6xxx2-V20SxA 20 1124 (44.3) 462 (104) 968 (218)

A6xxxB-ALMO2C (No Cover)

105 (24) 359 (81)

A6xxxB-ALMS2C (Covered)

83 (19) 312 (70)

Screw Lead mm

N/A

50um + 50um/300mm

Drive Mechanism and Feedback Type

Ballscrew with absolute multi-

turn rotary encoder

±15µm 100µm + 20µm/m

120-660

Linear Motor with incremental

linear encoder

± 60µm

Catalog Number MPAS-

Stroke

Length1 mmMax. Velocity2

mm/sec (in./s)

Cont. Stall Force N (lbs)

Peak Stall Force N (lbs)

120-11405000 (196.9)

Bi-directional Repeatability

Accuracy



A8xxx1-V05SxA 5 200 (7.9) 521 (117) 1212 (273)

A8xxx2-V20SxA 20 1124 (44.3) 462 (104) 968 (218)

B8xxx1-V05SxA 5 200 (7.9) 521 (117) 1212 (273)

B8xxx2-V20SxA 20 1124 (44.3) 462 (104) 968 (218)

A8xxxE-ALMO2C (No Cover)

189 (43) 456 (103)

A8xxxE-ALMS2C (Covered)

159 (36) 399 (90)

B8xxxF-ALMO2C (No Cover)

189 (43) 456 (103)

B8xxxF-ALMS2C (Covered)

159 (36) 399 (90)

120-1020

140-19405000 (196.9)

50um + 50um/300mm

100µm + 20µm/m

Screw Lead mm

N/A


turn rotary encoder

± 60µm

Linear Motor with incremental

linear encoder±15µm



Stroke


mm/sec (in./s)




Accuracy



A9xxx1-V05SxA 5 200 (7.9) 521 (117) 1212 (273)

A9xxx2-V20SxA 20 1124 (44.3) 462 (104) 968 (218)

B9xxx1-V05SxA 5 200 (7.9) 521 (117) 1212 (273)

B9xxx2-V20SxA 20 1124 (44.3) 462 (104) 968 (218)

A9xxxK-ALMO2C (No Cover)

285 (64) 680 (153)

A9xxxK-ALMS2C (Covered)

245 (55) 601 (135)

B9xxxL-ALMO2C (No Cover)

285 (64) 680 (153)

B9xxxL-ALMS2C (Covered)

245 (55) 601 (135)

N/ALinear Motor with

incremental linear encoder

±15µm 100µm + 20µm/m140-19405000 (196.9)

120-1020

Screw Lead mm


turn rotary encoder


± 60µm


Stroke


mm/sec (in./s)

50um + 50um/300mm




Accuracy


Force and speed available from Allen-Bradley linear actuators

MPAS Direct Drive

Hig

her S

peed

sH

ighe

r Spe

eds

Higher Forces

Higher Forces

MPAI

Max. SpeedMax. Cont.

Force23 in/sec

(580 mm/sec)2000 lbs-force

(8900 N)

MPAS Ball-screw


Force

44 in/sec(1124 mm/sec)

117 lbs-force(521 N)

MPAS Direct Drive


Force

197 in/sec(5000 mm/sec)

65 lbs-force(285 N)

MPAI Screw Driven (Future)


MPAS Screw Driven


• Wide range of features− 230V and 460V versions− Direct drive (linear motor) and ballscrew versions− Brake motors available on ballscrew versions− Stroke lengths up to 2 meters− IP30 Environmental rating− High resolution multi-turn absolute encoders on ballscrew versions− Incremental linear encoders on direct drive linear stages− Field replaceable cable track system on direct drive linear stages

• Approvals− UL and CSA listed− CE marked for applicable directives− Complies with European RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

requirements

• Allen-Bradley quality and support− Globally supported and built to order in USA (no more than 15 business day lead-

time)− Fully supported by Rockwell Automation Logix controllers and Kinetix servo

systems− Uses standard Allen-Bradley bulletin 2090 motor power and feedback cables

MP-SeriesTM Integrated Linear Stages Summary


Topics


2. Application

3. Maintenance




Application – Selection and Sizing

• From a sizing perspective, MP-SeriesTM Integrated Linear Stages are virtually identical to MP-SeriesTM rotary servo motors except the performance parameters are expressed in linear units:– Peak Force– Continuous Force– Linear Speed


• Sizing MPAS linear stage system is done using Motion Analyzer software (version 4.4 or later)

Instead of creating a user defined linear actuator, just select “Allen-Bradley Integrated Linear Stage”



• Mechanism Select mounting

option

Direct drive, ballscrew, or either



Motion Analyzer presents the data as you would expect for a rotary servo motor except the performance is shown in linear units



Motion Analyzer estimates the life of linear bearings, ballscrew, strip seals, and cable track



Typical Applications

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Application – Mechanical Integration

Actuator Product Specifications:1. Actuator type: Direct drive linear motion.2. Stage travel direction: See attached diagram below.3. Moving slide temperature: 80°C (176°F) max.4. Total moving mass: 6.2 kg (13.6 lb)*5. Total static friction: < 22.24 N (5 lb) (open), < 31.13 N (7 lb) (sealed and covered).6. Operating ambient temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).7. Storage ambient temperature: -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F).8. Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing.9. Liquid / dust protection: IP30 (for covered unit only).10. Vibration: 0.1 grms/v Hz, 30 to 2000 Hz.11. Repeatability : ± 15 µ m12. Accuracy : 100 µ m + 20 µm per meter (at 20 °C)13. Straightness : 10 µm + 50 m/m14. Flatness : 10 µm + 50 m/m15. Static Moments Pitch 268 N-m Yaw 311 N-m Roll 92 N-m16. Static Loads Radial 5,506 N Reverse Radial 2,367 N Lateral 2,753 N17. Mechanical stop/Bumpers: Potential Energy 37.3 Joules (330 in-lb)18. Warranty: a) Strip Seals : 10 Million cycles or 10,000 km in clean dry non-contaminating envirornment b) Bearings : 10,000 km or 1 year with a max load of 25 lb centered on slide, 1 meter travel in clean dry non-contaminating envirornment with lubrication intervals every 5000 km or three months c) Cables: 10 Million Cycles

A SIZE SHEET 2 OF 5

*Moving mass includes the slide assembly and motor coil

10000004249DOCUMENT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION00

MPAS-A6xxxB-ALMx2C,ESEVER.

(+)

(-)

N N0 105 359

0.75 87 3411.07 81 3352.00 69 3233.40 55 553.87 0 0

N N0.00 105 3590.75 87 3411.07 81 3353.40 55 3094.57 45 2994.98 42 2965.00 42 2955.00 0 0

Note: Nm torque values shown are converted from tested lb-in data.

A SIZE SHEET 4 OF 5

Fcont 115V

SPEED mm/sec

Fpeak 115V

SPEED mm/sec

FORCE (Open)

FORCE (Open)Fcont 230V

Fpeak 230V

DOCUMENT NUMBER

10000004249

00DESCRIPTION

MPAS-A6xxxB-ALMx2C,ESEVER.

MPAS-A6xxxB-ALMO2C Performance with 2094-AM01 at 230 VAC 3 phase Converter Input and with 2093-AM01 at 115 VAC 1 phase input,

40C Actuator Ambient(See note for continuous performance)

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

SPEED (m/sec)

Fo

rce

(N

)(1

.0 N

= 0

.22

48

lb)

Fpeak 115VFcont 115VFpeak 230VFcont 230V

Calculated Performance Chart

Stage without cover

Engineering Documentation for MP-Series Integrated Linear Stages

ESM (Engineering Specification – Mechanical) Provides dimensions and mounting information

ESE (Engineering Specification – Electrical) Provides performance and electrical information

Available on RA web-site in August

Solid model CAD files


Topics


2. Application

3. Maintenance




Setup with Logix/Kinetix/Ultra System

• RSLogix 5000 Version 16 with motion database version 4.6• Kinetix 6000 and Kinetix 2000 Servo Drives with firmware version 1.96.06• SERCOS and non-SERCOS Ultra3000 Servo Drives with firmware

version 1.52• MP-Series Integrated Linear Stages users manual provides instructions

for setting RSLogix 5000 motor properties• Use the linear stage tuning procedure described in the users manual• Use home-to-current homing mode


Setup with RSLogix5000

• Settings for the Drive/Motor Tab

Table from linear stage

users manual


Topics


2. Application

3. Maintenance




Maintenance

• Replaceable components include:– Strip seals– Cable track module– Top and side covers– Rotary motors


Bearing lubrication ports (x4)

Maintenance

• Lubrication must be performed on linear bearings– Additional ballscrew lubrication port provided on ballscrew style MPAS– Requires grease gun kit– Greasing intervals and quantity of grease are specified in users manual

Direct Drive Linear Stage


Topics


2. Application

3. Maintenance




Commercial Information

• Product launch: August 6th, 2007• Look for additional information and support materials:

– Selection Guide and User’s Manual– Product Profile– ESE and ESM drawings– Logix motion database

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